Find Spot record 3055/0/2 - Unstratified Prehistoric Finds, north-west of Ferrels Wood
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Summary
An arrowhead, stone axe and macehead have been found in this area.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking (1960's?). A prehistoric barbed and tanged flint arrowhead was found by J.Martin and in his possession in 1974.
{2} A stone axe and a stone macehead were reported by the farmer to have been found in the area of SP936949, in a field that used to be known as Pottersgate or Pottingate. (A mound of unknown origin occurs in this field.)
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1975, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974, p.151 (checked) (Report). SNN41605.
<2> Jackson D., 1970, Fieldwork and Excavation in North Eastern Northamptonshire, p.40-41 (checked) (Article). SNN4821.
<3> RCHME, Undated, RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire I (North-East), 890493 (Archive). SNN113295.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN41605 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1975. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 10. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.151 (checked).
- <2> SNN4821 Article: Jackson D.. 1970. Fieldwork and Excavation in North Eastern Northamptonshire. Bulletin of Northants Federation of Archaeol Socs. 4. University of Leicester. p.40-41 (checked).
- <3> SNN113295 Archive: RCHME. Undated. RCHME Inventory: Northamptonshire I (North-East). Historic England Archive. 890493.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 493 294 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARRINGWORTH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347728
Record last edited
Feb 26 2024 4:02PM
